Lot Description

John Houston, R.S.A. (b. 1930)
Oriental Poppies
signed 'Houston' (lower right), signed again, inscribed and dated 'John Houston ORIENTAL POPPIES 1991' (on the stretcher)
oil on canvas
22 x 18 in. (55.8 x 45.7 cm.)

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